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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
SOUTHERN BARBARISM.

1t is folly to talk of the reconstruct
ed South, if it is to have a general APP
plication for the better. Not only
some sections of the South, but whole
states are stepped in iniquity, and a
disgrace to the civilization of the age
Take for example the state of Georgia,
which has now bill before the legis-
lature, which q joint committee of
both houses has reported unanimously
in favor Of its passage. It makes it a
criminal offence for a teacher of a
white school, public or private, to al
low colored scholar to be taught, or
teacher of colored school i'm which
any white scholar is taught. The
penalty for violation of the law is a
fine Of $1,000 and a sentence of two
years to the chain gang. The occasion
for such an infamous law is this:
Twenty years ago the American Mis-
sionary Society established at Atlanta,
Georgia, University for the higher
education of the colored people of the
South, to fit them TO become teachers
of their own race. The University re-
ceives for its support $4,000 a year
from the American Missionary Society,
which of course is a Northern institu-
ton. The University has from time
to time received approval for its eff
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

The knights Of Labor are having
their ranks threatened with depletion
on account of PowderIy's temperance
plank in the platform. 1t is the Ger.
mans mostly who revolt because their
favOrite lager is shut off; it is their
national beverage, and their attach
ment to it is hard to be relinquished
But MI. POwderly goes in distinctly
for what he believes the true interest
of the laboring class. Statistics show
the amount of beer consumed annually
to be enormous, running up into many
millions, and probably in no part Of
the Union IL the consumption of this
beverage greater, in proportion to
population, than in the cities of Wis
Consin. If adequate statistics could be
taken of the cost of beer drank in this
state yearly it would astonish every
one to see how many handsome cot
tages it would build, providing COM
Portable homes for the army of beer
drinkers, who spend their earnings for
useless dri nix, paying rent for houses
unfit for the comfort of wife and
children, and laying little or nothing
up for a rainy day, Master Powderly,
like a sensible man, sees it best for the
working man to give up his favorite
beer for the achievement of a greater
good.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
LAKE SHORE PROTECTION.

This work. which was begun many
months ago, is making steady prog
ress, and it is stated the pile driving
will be finished in month or six
weeks more, if no unexpected hinder
ances interfere. 1t was large enter
prise for the city to undertake, in
volving an expense estimated at about
$4,000. The length of the shore pro-
lection contracted for by the city is
little over 1000 feet, of which distance
about 600 feet remain to be driven
with piles. The work, so far as drove,
is pronounced by those competent to
judge to be substantial. and well cal
culated to defy the waves Of Lake
Michigan, which at times are nearly
equal to those of the Atlantic in power.
Two rows of piles are driven to an
average depth of ten feet into a clay
strata and are fastened together with
iron bolts. After the encroachments
of the lake on the shore, from thirty
five to forty rods, engulfing lands that
had originally been surveyed into
streets and lots, the further advance of
the lake inland has been effectually
arrested at this point. At the rate of
progress the lake has made in ell
croachments on the land within the
limits of the city the past forty years,
there are children now living who
might have seen Main street tumbling
into the lake, or at least frightened
with impending calamity, had this pro-
lection not been built.
Lake Michigan, fguratively speak
ing, has had designs on the beautiful
grounds at Kemper Hall for several
years past The Notifications at Kem-
per Hall, which have been constructed,
have proven insufficient for protection.
A pile driver is now at work strength
ening the barricade against the adj
vances of the lake.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
FRIEND ]. WHTTLOCK DEAD.

A well remembered former citizen of
this place, Friend J. Whitlock, died at
Belle Plain, Minnesota, July 20, 1887,
aged 81. He came to Kenosha from
Galway, Saratoga county, N. T., in
1849, and engaged in the practice of law.
He was elected to the Office of Justice Of
the Peace, in which capacity he served
for some time. In the year 1850, at the
time the cholera prevailed in this city,
and there was much panic, so that it
was difficult to find help to take care of
the sick and bury the dead, Mr.. Whit
lock rendered good service. He was
fearless, and went among the sick of
cholera when few could be found will
ing to venture. The City Council very
Justly voted him handsome compensa-
ton. He was man of generous and
kind impulses, and had method pecu-
liarly his own in doing things. Many
anecdotes are told of him while he re-
sided in this city, which are amusing,
and do not 60 to his discredit.
In 1855 he changed his residence to
Belle Plain, MINI. At that place he
formed law partnership with Judge
Chatfeld, who had been prominent
Kenosha lawyer. During his residence
at Belle Plain he held quite number
of important Offices, chief of which were
Judge of the Circuit Court, Justice of the
Peace, County Surveyor, District Attor.
ney, Member of the Territorial Legis
lature, School Commissioner, etc.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
INCREASE OF SUMMER
TRAVEL.

The tide of travel through this city
has been greater the present summer
than in previous years for some time.
From an inspection of the hotel regis
ter at the Grant House for the month
of July, 1886, and July, 1887, it is seen
that the increase this year has been
large over last year. This is not be-
cause of any change of accommoda-
tions for travellers in the city, for they
remain about the same as last year.
This proves the growing passion for
Northern retreats in hot weather.
Facts transpire to show how largely
travel might be turned to this place
were there suitable accommodations
for families during the summer
months. A single case will illustrate.
A family from the South, few days
ago, stopped at the Grant House, hav-
ing accidentally been told while on
the cars that KenOsha was a pleasant.
ly situated town on the lake shore,
having the advantage of the lake
breeze. The family had guide book,
describing the summer resorts in East
ern Wisconsin a considerable number
of places of much less population than
Kenosha, and fewer natural advan.
tages, were found in the guide book,
but this place was omitted; evidently
for the reason there are no hotels here
suitable for families coming from the
south to spend the warm season. The
argument for family hotel needs no
enforcement.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

1t has not been easy keeping track
of affairs in the English Parliament
for several weeks past. Continued
gains for the Liberals are reported,
but unity of action among the new
accessions does not appear to be as
sured. Mr.. Parnell is still the leader
of home government for Ireland. 1t
is said Gladstone is unwilling to agree
TO any movement that will weaken
the English government, or in any
way impair its power among the ma
tions. Some important notifications
of the crimes acS, so called, have been
secured, but it is still about as objec-
tionable as ever to the Irish people.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

Postmaster d. A. Mahoney has been
making improvements and alterations
In the Post office, conforming it more
to modern style, and rendering it's ap.
pearance more metropolitan. Our
Postmaster is ambitious to have his
Office compare favorably with other
Offices accommodating like popula-
ton. 1t is stated he had been DESTROYS
of securing larger quarters in the city,
but the Department preferred to have
him retain the present location. 1t is
understood the business of the office is
increasing, which speaks well for the
prosperity of the city and surrounding
county receiving mail at this office.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
BIRDS.

An observing citizen calls our at.
tention to the disappearance of the
usual summer birds. But few, it is
said, of any variety, compared with
years ago, are now noticed. The
swallow, the robin and blue bird. once
so common, are now seldom seen.
This is not the first year the story of
the absence of the customary number
of birds has been noticed. If the fact
be conceded that the birds are yearly
growing less, there must he reason
for it. There may be various causes,
but about the only one which has been
given is that the murder of summer
birds is charged to little bird known
as the English sparrow. The sparrow,
it is said, is not originally native of
this country, but was brought here
from England, and has propagated
with surprising rapidity. Whatever
may have been the character Of the
sparrow in England, it has bad repu.
tation here. 1t is charged with stealth
fully stealing into the nests of other
birds, breaking their eggs and feasting
on them. If any one skilled in orni.
thology can give better reason for
the disappearance Of birds, the way is
open. Every one fond of birds misses
the robin. that early morning songster,
whose cheerful warblings were notes
OF welcome with the rising sun. The
sparrow has no reputation for music |;
1t is simply credited with being a fy
catcher.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

A deed of farm bounded on high
way gives to the farmer the title to the
centre of the road, and he has the ex-
elusive right to the soil, subject to the
right of passing of the public. He can
MAINTAIN an action against any person
who digs up the soil, or cuts down any
trees growing on the side of the road,
or deposits wood, wagons or other things
thereon. He may carry the water in
pipes under the highway and use the
grass, trees, stones, sand, or anything of
value to him which are within his half
of the road, subject to the right Of the
public to travel over the highway. The
farmer can maintain an action against
any person who cuts his trees on the
highway in order to move buildings.
The fact that the owner has obtained
permission from the town would not
exempt him from liability. Ard no per-
son has right to hitch his horse to q
tree which stands on the roadside, or
pick up fruit which has fallen upon the
ground from the same.-Aastin's Farm
LdW.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

cient work from some of the leading
men of the state. More. recently the
report has gone out that the colored
students of the Atlanta University
make better proficiency than the stud
ents in the white colleges at the South.
This nettles and exasperates the aris-
tocratic high-blooded people of Georgia,
hence the Atlanta University is
charged with groundless offences. 1t
appears the professors of the Uniyer-
sity, who are white Northern men,
have allowed their own children to re-
cite with the colored students in the
higher branches of education. This is
not endurable by the Georgians. They
say it is putting the negroes on level
of social equality with white folks;
that it will ultimately tend to the
amalgamation of the two races; there
fore a fine of $1,000 and two years
hard work in the chain gang is imposed
on teachers who give instruction to
colored and white in the same school.
1t is great misfortune that the proud
spirited men of Georgia did not have
such horror of amalgamation of the
races many years ago. If they then
had a sense of decency there would not
be, as now, a hundred thousand half
bleached faces in that state, the result
of Georgia's am algamation. If the
white offenders had been treated in
cases of this kind as they treat colored
men South for like offences, the jails
and penitentiaries of Georgia would
have been oyer-crowded. until the
proclamation of negro emancipation
put stop to compulsory amalgams-
ton.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
ANOTHER EARLY SETTLER OF
KENOSHA COUNTY PASSES
AWAY.

Mr.. Adolph Reitbrock, an early resi-
dent of Kenosha county, died at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. Emma
j. Peters, in Milwaukee, on Friday,
August S. aged "a years. Mr.. Reit.
brock settled in the town of Wheat
land in 1887, where ne continued to re-
side for a considerable number of
years. His son Fred. Reitbrock was
educated in the Kenosha High school,
studied law and went to Milwaukee,
where he has established successful
practice. Mr.. Adolph Reitbrock came
to this country from Westphalia in
1884. He made claim to lands now oc-
cupied by his son-in-law, J. P. Runkel.
His business was farming and stock
growing. In 1862 he relinquished his
business on the farm, and from that
time until the death of his wife he
made his residence alternately in Cali
fOrnia. Burlington and Milwaukee.
His wife died in Burlington seven
years ago, where his remains were
taken for bnrial. He has three daugh-
ters, who are married and reside on
farms in the neighborhood where he
first settled. He was present at the
old settlers meeting in this county
two years ago.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
BIBLE AND WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

Rev. L. 0. Taylor. pastor of the
Baptist church, preached on Sunday
evening last, taking for his subject,
The Bible and Woman Suffrage
This, it is said, is the first sermon ever
preached in any pulpit in this city
making that subject the theme of .
discourse. A large audience gave
Rev. Taylor an attentive hearing. He
begun by speaking of the evident dis
inclination to give the woman suffrage
question hearing, and the difficulty in
obtaining audiences for women of cul-
ture and national reputation, to be
heard in their own behalf. Mr.. Taylor
reviewed those passages of scripture
which have been often referred to as
disappearing the speaking of women
in the church and taking part in public
matters; also those scriptures which
approve of women sharing on an equal.
ity in the affairs of government. He
has evidently given this subject much
investigation, and it was on the whole
an able presentation of woman suf.
frage.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
THE RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSY.

THE RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSY.
The controversy which grew out OF
alleged teachings in Andover Theo-
logical Seminary. and known as future
probation, instead of subsiding, is be-
coming more widespread. 1t is no
longer confined to the religious press,
but the secular papers, particularly in
New England, are taking part in the
discussion. Rev. Washington Glad
den, a distinguished Congregational
clergyman of Columbus. Ohio, con-
tributes to the Chicago Inter Ocean an
article, stating the matter in contro-
versy, and says tits well the newspapers
have taken part in the discussion, for
the reason that only portion of the
people read the religious papers. To
this it may be added that the religious
press, in matters Of theological contro.
versy, are very much like the political
newspapers, in presenting but one side
of questions at issue. Rev. DR.. Glad.
den says that the next few months
prior to the assembling of the Congre-
gational convention at Springfield
Mass, in October next, promises to be
a critical period in the history of the
churches.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

Judge Doolittle, of Racine, and his
son get fee of $4,000 in a suit
against Mrs. Caroline Forsyth for SER
vices in connection with the East Chi
cago ImprOvem ent Company. This is
a much better thing for the Judge
than would have been his election to
Congress, in which he failed to succeed
In this District last fall.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
CLOSE OF LAKE MONONA
ASSEMBLY.

Although Lake Monona Assembly
closed nearly week ago, it is deemed
proper to make note of it. The
weather during the whole time the
Assembly was in session was extreme
ly warm, yet, owing to the location, it
was not uncomfortable. Some of the
best talent was brought in requisition.
and the meetings were of much profit,
The closing address was given by ex.
Senator Bruce, of Mississippi, to an
audience of 1000 people. Rev. Mr..
Stein end wife, of this city, attended
during the whole session.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
RACINE ITEMS.

| At 800 Sunday morning the large
propeller Nebraska laden with 10000
bushels of corn and merchandise ran on
the Racine reef. She was en- route from
Chicago to Milwaukee to finish loading
for Buffalo. A heavy fog prevailed at
the time Of the accident The tugs Sill
and Knapp went to her assistance with
lighters. One hundred tons of the load
was unloaded, and at IL o'clock the
boat was pulled off, apparently I'M
injured.
Mr.. Frank Juranek, of Dover, and
Miss Mary Chesick, of Rochester, were
married by Rev. G. III. Hubbard on the
Sd inst.
A sensation was caused In Racine
last week by the announcement that
Miss Kittie Neumann, the pretty and
accomplished daughter of John Neu-
mann, OF this city, had married ottawa
un, flll-blooded Indian, chief of a
small band of Kickapoos that has been
wandering about the state for several
months, vending medicines. The
Indians visited Racine about three
months ago. U-ta-wa-un is fully so
years old, has hump back and only
one arm, wearing his coarse black hair
hanging on his shoulders. He is as UNI
attractive looking as human being can
well be. Miss Neumann is a hand
some girl, and is well-known in musical
circles. She was leader in her own
social circle and sang in the choir of
one OF Racine's prominent churches.
When U-ta-wa-nn was here the girl
apparently lost her head, as her strong
inGtuation for the Indian can be ac-
counted for in no other way. When
the tribe left this city the young woman
disappeared. It has since been learned
that she followed her dusky lover To-
Lake Geneva and other places. On
Tuesday they were married in James
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

Destructive forest, marsh and prairie
fires are prevailing in the northern
part of this state. The citizens turn
out in large numbers to arrest the
progress of the fires, but, owing to the
scarcity of water. much property is
destroyed. Damaging fires were re-
ported on Wednesday in the vicinity
of the following places: NeilsviIle,
Portage, Green Bay, Bellevue, Fond du
Lac, Palmyra.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
S. Y. BRAspE.

1t will not disappoint you. It is the
best article known for purifying the
blood and building up the health and
strength. For 25 years erysipelas broke
out in blotches on my face. / found no
cure until I used Parker's Tonic two
years ago. It is The medicine for me-
e. C. HI.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

The verdict in the case of the Chica.
20 boodlers was rendered on Friday
afternoon. The number on trial was
eleven. Seven of this number were
sentenced to the penitentiary for two
years each; four were sentenced to
pay a fine of $1,000 each. These pen
alties are not severe, in view of the
euormity of their crimes.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

vile. The girls father was informed of
the fact to-day and he is beside himself.
de threatens to make U-ta-wa-un repent
what he calls enticing the girl from
home.
Mrs. Margaret Schneider died on the
9th inst. She had been resident of
Racine since 1850.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. d. H. Flett,
July 81, daughter.
Mrs. Casper Egli died on the 9th inst,
of heart disease.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

Racine is moving in the matter of a
hotel which shall attract summer
visitors. A committee, of which Judge
Winslow was chairman, suggested
what the general plan Of the hotel
should be, estimating the cost, less
complete Punishment, at 100000.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

"Our New Navy" viii be described
and illustrated in the September number
of the AMERICAN MAGAZINE by Lieut..
w. s. Hughes, U. s. N. From the ac-
curate details given of the capacity and
power of the new ships, the reader will
be enabled to judge for himself how far
they may serve in solving the problem
of our naval defence.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

Reports from Europe state that the
cholera is spreading rapidly in Italy,
and, in view of the large italian immi-
grafton to this country, there is much
apprehension that it will be brought to
the United States.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

a sufficient weapon and sends him
whittier lust burns no more
Yet, in view of such appalling facts,
there are those who declare women
have all the rights and protection Of
law they need.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
LAKE BLUFF.

The religious and literary exercises
al Lake Bluff, which had been in prog.
ress some weeks, were brought to a
close on Tuesday, the eth inst. The
annual camp meeting will begin Au-
gust 20.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

I'VE don't have to recommend Park
er's Hair Balsam but once" writes Mr..
c. A. Burger, druggist, ofLiberty, N. Y.
After that it stands on its record" 1t
stops falling hair, restores original color,
softness and gloss. Exceptionally clean,
prevents dandruff.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

The school census recently taken in
Racine shows the total number Of
school age to be TILT. There is a
little gain over last year.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

{" 1t doesn't take me long to make up
my mind, / can tell you p said con-
ceited fop. 1T is always so where the
stock of material to make up is small"
quietly remarked a young lady.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12
THE KENOSTEA TELEGRAPH
NJ FRANK, EDITOR
once over D. M. Calkins' Grocery Store.
FRIDAY, AUGUST u. 1887.

Hon. ]. G. Blaine and family ara in
Dublin, and will spend some I'll in
ireland.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

Southern Manitoba crops were devas-
tated by terrific hail-storm early Mon
day.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

A white frost covered the ground in
the vicinity of Wellsville, N. Y, Sunday.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-08-12

The cotton crop in South Carolina.
as we'll as the grain crops, are reported
the best ever raised in that state.